Event Calendar
If you can't make it to the bar to see our live performances in person, please visit our Facebook Page to view live stream events and other special programs.
Check for opportunities to reserve your seats in advance online: Reservations.
April 2025
Rob Parton Nonet - A Special Listening Event
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
Join us for a special listening event with Rob Parton's Nonet (9 piece band)
Rob is a busy and versatile trumpet player and is highly regarded as a studio, theatre, and jazz musician, performer, educator, and band leader. He has put together a fantastic "small big band" with nine amazing players. Join us for this special listening experience on Monday, February 17 at 7:30 pm.
Jose Aponte Trio
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
As part of the ongoing Latin Jazz Nights at Steve's, join us for another night of Latin Jazz with the
Wes Case Trio.
Wes Case - Guitar, Patrick Bird - Bass, Jose Aponte - Drums
Aramis Afro-Cuban Jazz Trio
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
In Partnership with the Thin Line Festival
Born in Miami, FL, drummer Aramis Fernandez returns to Denton with his energetic Afro-Cuban Jazz trio. Joined by Ricardo Puche from Venezuela on bass and Agustín Alonso from Argentina on piano, they proudly share their Latin American culture through the fusion of traditional Cuban rhythms and Modern Jazz.
DJ Rice Quintet
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
In Partnership with the Denton Thin Line Festival
Join us for a great evening of Jazz here at Steve's Wine Bar
DJ Rice - Trombone, described as an amalgamation of J.J. Johnson and Curtis Fuller, Dallas-based musician DJ Rice is an elite, award-winning jazz trombonist and composer. With the mentorship of Nick Finzer, Michael Dease, and Rich DeRosa, he creates opportunities for himself and consistently sets a high musical standard for those around him.
Fresh off his set at the 2025 JEN Conference, DJ Rice returns to Steve’s Wine Bar with his quintet. He’ll be premiering a new set of original music while paying tribute to the masters of jazz trombone. Joining him will be Jack Courtright - Trombone, Aakash Sridhar - Piano, Anthony Casolari - Bass, Quincy Davis - Drums
2025 Thinline - Ava and Marisa
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat, Apr 26, 2025
In partnership with Thinline Film and Music Festival, Steve's Wine Bar Presents
Ava and Marisa
Vocalists Marisa Cravero and Ava Ramsey come together to bring you music inspired by the great jazz vocalists of the 20th century. From Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to Carmen McRae and Betty Carter, this duo will bring the classics with fun and modern flair.
Reserve Your Seats for this special evening.
Ava Ramsey is a rising jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger from Greenville, South Carolina. Ava currently attends UNT, studying vocal jazz with Rosana Eckert and Jennifer Barnes. She is known for her expressive skills and technical facility, which are ever-present within the jazz genre and far beyond.
Marisa Cravero is an up-and-coming vocalist and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Des Moines, IA. Cravero currently studies with world-renowned vocal jazz faculty Jennifer Barnes and Rosana Eckert at UNT. Her diverse musical background and enthusiasm for sharing her craft continue to shine through in her performances, compositions, and arrangements.
Jack Lanhardt Quartet
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
You are invited to see award-winning composer and arranger, Jack Lanhardt, present an electrifying set of new compositions and arrangements, including some off his EP, “It Will Be Ok”. He will be joined by Isaiah Nygard on piano, Kai Wagner on bass, and Colman Burks on drums! You will not want to miss this! We are also making this a live recording for his next album, so come and support with your applause, cheers, and your smiling faces.
Ed Soph Trio
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Ed Soph Trio
Due to weather, we have moved this performance from the 19th, to the 30th.
This exceptional group of musicians will fill the bar with a wide range of jazz for your listening pleasure.
Ed Soph - Drums, Roger Hunt - Guitar, Henry Beal - Bass
Join us for a great evening of music, wine, and friends.
Ed Soph is internationally recognized as an author, teacher, and musician. As a performer and recording artist, Ed has played with the big bands of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Bill Watrous, and Clark Terry. Small group credits include Joe Henderson, Bobby Shew, Lee Konitz, Randy Brecker, David Liebman, Carl Fontana, Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Marvin Stamm, Bill Mays, and Eddie Gomez.
Ed authored the book and DVD MUSICAL TIME, published by Carl Fischer. Other publications include THE BIG BAND PRIMER , and ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR DRUMSET (Meredith Music). He also created a course on jazz improvisation that is available on the Drum Channel at https://www.drumchannel.com/product/jazz-improvisation/.
Ed is the recipient of lifetime achievement awards in education from the Yamaha Corporation and the Percussive Arts Society, and he was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. He is also recognized as a “LeJENd in Jazz Education” by the Jazz Education Network.
Ed is an Artist Clinician for Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, Innovative Percussion, and Evans drumheads.
May 2025
Off the Rails
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sat, May 3, 2025
Off the Rails is a group that you immediately think "Blue Grass", but be prepared for more. Let's just call your musical experience, an eclectic one. :-)
William DeFoore on guitar, Jay Meder on upright bass, Lawrence Fortney on Banjo, and Gary Washmon on fiddle.
Come join in fun. No cover charge. Just bring a few $'s to toss in the tip bucket!
See you soon!
The Cats are Back!
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat, May 3, 2025
IYKYK
The Cats will entertain you with their energetic blend of jazz standards, international adventures, and re-imaged pop. These Denton-area first-call musicians congregate at Steve's to ignite an evening of fun and virtuosity. Their eclectic grooves will likely have you on your feet by the end of the evening.
Austin Smith, violin, Brad Leali, winds, Anthony Nagid, keys, Dan Dockrill, guitar, Tom Crail, bass, Steve Prouty, drums
Lynne Rutherford Live at Steve's!
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sun, May 4, 2025
We are honored to host this special night of jazz with Lynne Rutherford.
Lynne has been a regular attendee of live music here at Steve's over the years, and we look forward to her "Debut Performance" with Kelly Durbin on piano, Henry Beal on bass, and Rich DeRosa on drums.
Monday Night with the Brad Leali Tentet
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Mon, May 5, 2025
A Special Monday Night Performance with the Brad Leali Tentet.
Soulful, Swingin', Jazzy, and Cool!
If you like to tap your feet and swing along with the blues, this night is for you.
Limited Advance Seat Reservations
Fred Hamilton Trio
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Thu, May 8, 2025
Fred Hamilton Trio
An amazing night of guitar jazz with Fred Hamilton, Ed Soph, and John Adams.
Reserve your seats online today.
Katelyn Robinson Quartet
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri, May 9, 2025
School’s Out for Summer!
The Katelyn Robinson Quartet
Vocalist Katelyn Robinson just graduated with her master’s degree from UNT! Come join her and her band for an evening of celebration! Along with Min Rojas (piano), Spencer Paulsen (bass), and Isaac LaVinge (drums), Katelyn will take a stroll down memory lane playing some of her favorite tunes, originals, and arrangements from her time at UNT.
Jose Aponte & The Caribe Club
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat, May 10, 2025
Join us for an evening of great music with Jose Aponte and the Caribe Club as they present
Afro Latin Jazz Night's at Steve's
To reserve seats in advance, go online to RESERVATIONS.
Malbeck Uncorked
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sun, May 18, 2025
This group was officially formed in October 2023 to play the Denton Blues Festival. Cindy Maloney and Pete Barbeck have enjoyed performing together off and on for 27 years but now have joined together to create a finely aged Combo, Malbeck Uncorked, which blends the powerful vocals of Cindy Maloney, the bold blue notes of Pete Barbeck with strong bass undertones of Wayne Marchand.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Mon, Apr 21, 2025
Join us for a special listening event with Rob Parton's Nonet (9 piece band)
Rob is a busy and versatile trumpet player and is highly regarded as a studio, theatre, and jazz musician, performer, educator, and band leader. He has put together a fantastic "small big band" with nine amazing players. Join us for this special listening experience on Monday, February 17 at 7:30 pm.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Wed, Apr 23, 2025
As part of the ongoing Latin Jazz Nights at Steve's, join us for another night of Latin Jazz with the
Wes Case Trio.
Wes Case - Guitar, Patrick Bird - Bass, Jose Aponte - Drums
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Thu, Apr 24, 2025
In Partnership with the Thin Line Festival
Born in Miami, FL, drummer Aramis Fernandez returns to Denton with his energetic Afro-Cuban Jazz trio. Joined by Ricardo Puche from Venezuela on bass and Agustín Alonso from Argentina on piano, they proudly share their Latin American culture through the fusion of traditional Cuban rhythms and Modern Jazz.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fri, Apr 25, 2025
In Partnership with the Denton Thin Line Festival
Join us for a great evening of Jazz here at Steve's Wine Bar
DJ Rice - Trombone, described as an amalgamation of J.J. Johnson and Curtis Fuller, Dallas-based musician DJ Rice is an elite, award-winning jazz trombonist and composer. With the mentorship of Nick Finzer, Michael Dease, and Rich DeRosa, he creates opportunities for himself and consistently sets a high musical standard for those around him.
Fresh off his set at the 2025 JEN Conference, DJ Rice returns to Steve’s Wine Bar with his quintet. He’ll be premiering a new set of original music while paying tribute to the masters of jazz trombone. Joining him will be Jack Courtright - Trombone, Aakash Sridhar - Piano, Anthony Casolari - Bass, Quincy Davis - Drums
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Sat, Apr 26, 2025
In partnership with Thinline Film and Music Festival, Steve's Wine Bar Presents
Ava and Marisa
Vocalists Marisa Cravero and Ava Ramsey come together to bring you music inspired by the great jazz vocalists of the 20th century. From Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to Carmen McRae and Betty Carter, this duo will bring the classics with fun and modern flair.
Reserve Your Seats for this special evening.
Ava Ramsey is a rising jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger from Greenville, South Carolina. Ava currently attends UNT, studying vocal jazz with Rosana Eckert and Jennifer Barnes. She is known for her expressive skills and technical facility, which are ever-present within the jazz genre and far beyond.
Marisa Cravero is an up-and-coming vocalist and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Des Moines, IA. Cravero currently studies with world-renowned vocal jazz faculty Jennifer Barnes and Rosana Eckert at UNT. Her diverse musical background and enthusiasm for sharing her craft continue to shine through in her performances, compositions, and arrangements.
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mon, Apr 28, 2025
You are invited to see award-winning composer and arranger, Jack Lanhardt, present an electrifying set of new compositions and arrangements, including some off his EP, “It Will Be Ok”. He will be joined by Isaiah Nygard on piano, Kai Wagner on bass, and Colman Burks on drums! You will not want to miss this! We are also making this a live recording for his next album, so come and support with your applause, cheers, and your smiling faces.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Ed Soph Trio
Due to weather, we have moved this performance from the 19th, to the 30th.
This exceptional group of musicians will fill the bar with a wide range of jazz for your listening pleasure.
Ed Soph - Drums, Roger Hunt - Guitar, Henry Beal - Bass
Join us for a great evening of music, wine, and friends.
Ed Soph is internationally recognized as an author, teacher, and musician. As a performer and recording artist, Ed has played with the big bands of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Bill Watrous, and Clark Terry. Small group credits include Joe Henderson, Bobby Shew, Lee Konitz, Randy Brecker, David Liebman, Carl Fontana, Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Marvin Stamm, Bill Mays, and Eddie Gomez.
Ed authored the book and DVD MUSICAL TIME, published by Carl Fischer. Other publications include THE BIG BAND PRIMER , and ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR DRUMSET (Meredith Music). He also created a course on jazz improvisation that is available on the Drum Channel at https://www.drumchannel.com/product/jazz-improvisation/.
Ed is the recipient of lifetime achievement awards in education from the Yamaha Corporation and the Percussive Arts Society, and he was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. He is also recognized as a “LeJENd in Jazz Education” by the Jazz Education Network.
Ed is an Artist Clinician for Yamaha drums, Zildjian cymbals, Innovative Percussion, and Evans drumheads.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sat, May 3, 2025
Off the Rails is a group that you immediately think "Blue Grass", but be prepared for more. Let's just call your musical experience, an eclectic one. :-)
William DeFoore on guitar, Jay Meder on upright bass, Lawrence Fortney on Banjo, and Gary Washmon on fiddle.
Come join in fun. No cover charge. Just bring a few $'s to toss in the tip bucket!
See you soon!
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Sat, May 3, 2025
IYKYK
The Cats will entertain you with their energetic blend of jazz standards, international adventures, and re-imaged pop. These Denton-area first-call musicians congregate at Steve's to ignite an evening of fun and virtuosity. Their eclectic grooves will likely have you on your feet by the end of the evening.
Austin Smith, violin, Brad Leali, winds, Anthony Nagid, keys, Dan Dockrill, guitar, Tom Crail, bass, Steve Prouty, drums
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sun, May 4, 2025
We are honored to host this special night of jazz with Lynne Rutherford.
Lynne has been a regular attendee of live music here at Steve's over the years, and we look forward to her "Debut Performance" with Kelly Durbin on piano, Henry Beal on bass, and Rich DeRosa on drums.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Mon, May 5, 2025
A Special Monday Night Performance with the Brad Leali Tentet.
Soulful, Swingin', Jazzy, and Cool!
If you like to tap your feet and swing along with the blues, this night is for you.
Limited Advance Seat Reservations
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Thu, May 8, 2025
Fred Hamilton Trio
An amazing night of guitar jazz with Fred Hamilton, Ed Soph, and John Adams.
Reserve your seats online today.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Fri, May 9, 2025
School’s Out for Summer!
The Katelyn Robinson Quartet
Vocalist Katelyn Robinson just graduated with her master’s degree from UNT! Come join her and her band for an evening of celebration! Along with Min Rojas (piano), Spencer Paulsen (bass), and Isaac LaVinge (drums), Katelyn will take a stroll down memory lane playing some of her favorite tunes, originals, and arrangements from her time at UNT.
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Sat, May 10, 2025
Join us for an evening of great music with Jose Aponte and the Caribe Club as they present
Afro Latin Jazz Night's at Steve's
To reserve seats in advance, go online to RESERVATIONS.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sun, May 18, 2025
This group was officially formed in October 2023 to play the Denton Blues Festival. Cindy Maloney and Pete Barbeck have enjoyed performing together off and on for 27 years but now have joined together to create a finely aged Combo, Malbeck Uncorked, which blends the powerful vocals of Cindy Maloney, the bold blue notes of Pete Barbeck with strong bass undertones of Wayne Marchand.